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Dr. Hermann Riesling Kabinett Urziger Wurtzgarten 2016 750ml

size
750ml
country
Germany
appellation
Mittel Mosel
VM
90
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VM
90
Rated 90 by Vinous Media
This represents Hermann’s first (October 10) picking of the vintage, from 60- to 80-year-old vines ranging from 78 to 80 Oechsle. Along with that early date and modesty of must weight has come acid retention unusual for the present collection and, amazingly, sufficient to hold 48 grams of residual sugar to an entirely supportive role. Classic Würzgarten scents of strawberry and kiwi mingle with honeydew melon, presaging a luscious, delicate (7.5% alcohol) palate and a soothing, lightly refreshing, mouthwateringly salt-tinged finish. This is a fine example of its genre. (Vinous)
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Dr. Hermann Riesling Kabinett Urziger Wurtzgarten 2016 750ml

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From their own grapes only and from top vineyards in Lösnich and Kinheim but also some parts of the Treppchen and...
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Varietal: Riesling

The pale skinned fruits of the Riesling grapevine have been grown in and around Germany's Rhine Valley for centuries, and contributed much to the country's wine culture. Today, Riesling grapes are grown and processed in several countries around the world, where they are prized for their ability to grow well in colder climates, and their unique flavors and characteristics. Riesling grapes produce an impressive array of wines, including fine semi sweet and dessert wines, to excellent dry white wines and sparkling varieties, all which allow the grape to shine through as a premier example of an excellent white wine varietal. One of the things which makes Riesling such a special grape is the fact that it is highly 'terroir expressive', meaning that the features of the land it is grown on can come across well in the flavors and aromas in the wine. As such, it isn't unusual to find flavors of white stone, or smoky ash-like notes in a fine Riesling alongside the more usual orchard fruit flavors more commonly associated with good white wines.
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Country: Germany

As in many Old World countries, the rise of viticulture in Germany came about as a result of the Roman Empire, who saw the potential for vine cultivation in the vast flatlands around the base of the Rhine valley. Indeed, for over a thousand years, Germany's wine production levels were enormous, with much of the south of the country being used more or less exclusively for growing grapes. Over time, this diminished to make way for expanding cities and other types of industries, but Southern Germany remains very much an important wine region within Europe, with many beautifully balanced and flavorful German wines being prized by locals and international wine lovers alike. The hills around Baden-Baden and Mannheim are especially noteworthy, as these produce the high end of the characteristic semi-sweet white wines which couple so perfectly with German cheeses and pickled vegetables. However, all of Germany's wine producing regions have something special and unique to offer, and are a joy to explore and experience.